| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $196.32 | 11.275% | $218.4551 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 3.410% | $57.2891 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.42 | 13.508% | $251.3294 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.62 | 5.519% | $148.3808 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.26 | 6.772% | $202.0767 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.58 | 11.159% | $65.1169 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 10.764% | $259.6862 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.05 | $1,202.3342 | $1,202.35 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.40 | |